Minutes 1978-09-12CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 12, 1978
7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Mark Millis presiding. Upon
roll call, Council Members.Matt Gallagher, Gabe de Leon, Hugh Pope and B'Ann'Smith re-
ported present: -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION,;
Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Thereafter, Pastor Mike
Deming of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Arroyo Grande,_ gave -the invocation.
INTRODUCTION OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK - -
Administrator Butch introduced the new-Deputy City Clerk, Catherine Jansen, to..•
the City Council explaining she would be performing the duties.of the City Clerk until
April, 1979. Ines del Campo, City Clerk, has taken a leave of absence until April, 1979.
09-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
It was moved by_Council Member Smith ;-seconded by Council Member Gallagher and -
unanimously carried that-the minutes for the'meetings of August 22,.23, 24 and 25; 1978,
be approved as submitted.' '
'APPROVAL OF WARRANTS - -
It was moved by Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Gallagher and
unanimously carried that Demand Warrants Numbered 9239 to and including 9308 and P530
to and including P550, in the total amount of $202,339.52,_ and that Payroll Warrants _
Numbered 12207 and including 12396, in the total amount of $79,982.19, for a grand
total of $282,321.71, be approved as submitted and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
It was moved by Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Gallagher and
unanimously carried that the following Consent Agenda items be approved as 'recommended
by Administrator Butch:
A-1 Letter of Thanks from News Editor'Dennis;Baughman, Five,Cities Times Press Re-
corder. (RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE)- _
A-2 Invitation by Alexander -Grant and Company to a- City:Government Seminar,_Septem-
ber 14, 1978. (RECOMMEND RECEIVE;AND FILE) o
A_3 Letter of Thanks from Jamie E. Stehula, R.N.M.S. Screener, Child Health and Disa-
bility Prevention Program, San Luis Obispo County. (RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE)
A-4 Receipt of Notebook of Energy Conservation:Brochures from P. G. & E. (RECOMMEND
RECEIVE AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS)
A-5 Receipt of Minutes of Recent Central Coast Self- Insurance Fund. (RECOMMEND RE-
CEIVE AND FILE)
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A-6 Receipt of Letter of Appreciation from Seven -up Bottling Company of Santa Barbara.
(RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE)
A-7 Receipt of Resolution from City of Adelanto, California Re. the Lack of the State
of California's Concern for the Impact of State Mandated Costs. (RECOMMEND REFERRED
TO-CHANNEL COUNTIES' DIVISION OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA 'CITIES FOR STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION)
A-8 Notice from-Arroyo Grande - Resource Conservation District Re. Annual Work,.Plan,
Annexation 'and Change :of Name to- Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District.
(RECOMMEND, RECEIVE AND FILE) _ .
A-9 Letter of Appreciation from Judy Philbin, Summer Program Coordinator, Caring and
Sharing Consumer Program, Cuesta College., (RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE)
A -10- Letter of Thanks Arroyo Grande 'Department Re. Vacation House Check from
Supervisor,Howard Mankins. (RECOMMEND, RECEIVE AND FILE) ,
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR 24 -HOUR ROCK -A -THON (LIGHTHOUSE - GIRLS' CLUB) -
Administrator. presented a requestfrom -the :Lighthouse -Girls' Club of Arroyo
Grande to-- hold-a 24 -hour Rock_A- Thon:in the - City :Hall's -parking lot from-5:30 P.M: on.
September 22, 1978, to 5:30 P.M. on September 23, 1978. It was moved by Council Member
de Leon, seconded by Council Member Smith and unanimously carried to approve the holding
of - the Rock -A -Thon subject to.meeting all safety requirements-, including adequate trash
anti sanitary facilities, proper lighting.and proper'supervision with male chaperones
during the night.
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL WATER HOOKUP AT 1601 BRISCO ROAD (PUESCHEL)
Administrator Butch reviewed the request.by Mr. and Mrs. Pueschel for water service
on Brisco Road. It was agreed this matter would be held over until the next regular
meeting in September, to allow time for the Board of Supervisors to hold their hearing
on this matter. - ....
INVITATION TO THE 41ST ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL PARADE
Administrator Butch presented the invitation to the Council from the Chamber of
Commerce to ride in the 41st Annual Harvest Festival Parade on September 30, 1978, at
"10 :00 A.M. The Council will participate in the parade and will ride 'in'a 1927 open
touring car driven by Mr. Jack Schlicting.
DENY SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING MINIMUM WAGE STANDARDS (LODI)
Administrator Butch reviewed the letter from the City of Lodi requesting support of _I
a resolution requiring that all products purchased for City projects be produced in
facilities paying no less than federal minimum wage. Administrator Butch explained this
resolution could be in conflict with certain City practices, i.e., contractual piece
work with the Functional Living Program and employment of summer youths on City crews
during the summer. After a brief discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council
not'to support this item: -
INVITATION TO ANNUAL UNION CIVICA Y CULTURAL MEXICAN PARADE
Administrator Butch presented the invitation to the Council to participate in the
Annual Union Civica y Cultural Mexican Parade on September 16, 1978, and requested that
the Council Members let him know if they wish to participate.
ADOPT RESOLUTION ON STREET NAME CHANGES: CROWN HILL AND GULARTE ROAD
Mayor Millis explained this public hearing was to consider street name changes'as
follows: Crown Street to Crown Hill; Wilholm Lane to Gularte Road: After confirming
that proper notices on the hearing had been published, Mayor Millis opened the public
hearing to public comment. There no public comment, the hearing was closed and
the Council then discussed the proposed name:. changes, noting general agreement to the
change. Attorney Shipsey read the title of the resolution; it was moved by Council Mem-
ber de Leon, - seconded by Council Member Gallagher and unanimously carried to dispense
with further reading of the resolution. On the motion of Council Member Gallagher,
seconded by Council Member de Leon and on the following roll call vote to. wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 1330 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS WITHIN
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
AYES: Council Members Gallagher, de Leon, Pope, Smith and Mayor Millis.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None : -
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of September, 1978.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ON PARTIAL CONVERSION OF NON-CONFORMING USES -
Planning Director Castro reviewed this proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to allow for partial conversion of non - conforming uses. Mayor Millis then opened the
public hearing to the audience. There being'no public comment on'this item, 'the hearing
was closed Council discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Council that '
there were no objections to this proposed amendment. Attorney.Shipsey then gave the
first reading of the ordinance allowing the partial conversion of non - conforming uses.
PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL OF.DENIAL OF PREZONING APPLICATION (GRANDE HIGHLANDS) -
Administrator Butch read a letter from Thompson Architectural Group, Inc., consul-
tants on Grande Highlands, requesting this: -'item be held over until the second meeting in
September to allow time for meeting with those opposed to the project to- present-'their
plans and designs for the development. He also presented a petition from the residents
at Sunrise Terrace Mobilehome Park opposing the..Grande Highlands development.....Planning.
Director Castro reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission to exclude this
area from the sphere of influence's ten year growth'period'end recommending denial of
the prezoning application.
Mayor Millis then opened the public hearing on this appeal and Council agreed to
grant the request for continuance of this hearing to the second meeting of September.'
It was decided to establish the date for the second meeting since there may people
wishing to speak on this item at the second meeting. On the motion of Council Member
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cerns regarding the
problems developing
Sally Dykstraw, 248
PUBLICAEARING ON APPEAL OF DENIAL OF PREZONING APPLICATION (GRANDE HIGHLANDS) (CONT'
Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de Leon and on the following roll call vote' to
wit:
AYES: Council MembersGallegher,'de Leon, Pope, Smith and Mayor Millis.
NOESi None. - -- -
ABSENT: None.
the regular council- meeting -on.- September - 26,•..1978, -was- cancelled and rescheduled- for -.
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September 27, 1978, at 7i30 P.M.
Mr. John Bakalian, to Thompson Architectural Group, spoke requesting
that the hearing be extended into October to allow more time to prepare the presenta
tion to those= opposing.the Grande- Highlands - development It- was - the-consensus-of -the -
Council to extend this hearing to September 27, 1978, in compliance with LAFCo and
State regulations. -
The following people, were present and
ols; water services, and increased traffic`
Harold Livingston, 244 Longden Drive;
Grande.
demands placed on scho
from this - annexation:
Longden Drive, Arroyo
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spoke against prezoning; noting con-
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING RE. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ELEMENT MAP
Planning Director Castro reviewed the proposed amendments to the adopted General
Plan Land Use Element Map of the City, Items 19 through 24, as published in the Notice
of Public Hearing for July 25, 1978. Mayor Millis then :declared the continued public
hearing open for public comment on said items. There being no public comment on these
items,. Mayor Millis closed the hearing to public discussion, for continuation on
September 27, 1978, When Itetns'No.-25 through 30 will be considered. After brief dis-
cussion, the following actions were taken:
ITEM 19 It was moved by Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de Leon
and unanimously carried approve recognizing the old Orchard School,
(property bounded by Pilgrim Way, Orchard Street and West Cherry Avenue) as part of
the High School.
ITEM 20 It was moved by Council Member seconded by Council Member Smith -
and unanimously carried to tentatively approve chang;ng the area bounded by the Arroyo
Grande Creek and the proposed extension of- Valley-Road through Saruwatari fields
from Low Density Residential`to AGRICULTURE.
ITEM 21 It was moved by Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith
and unanimously carried tentatively approve changing the properties extending back
to the fields and residential areas on the side of Grand Avenue, generally be-
tween the'alignitents of Oak arid Alpine Streets; - from Agriculture and Low Density to
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL.
ITEM 22' It was moved by Council Member - Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de Leon
and carried, with Council Member Pope abstaining, to tentatively approve changing the
properties bounded by North Rena Street, Faeh Avenue, Oak Street and the two lots
south of Cornwall Avenue; the area generally known as the Western Addition, from
Medium Density Residential to LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL'
ITEM 23 It was moved by Council Member de Leon, seconded -by Council Member Smith and
unanimously carried to tentatively approve changing the properties on the west side of
South Rena, generally from one lot back from Grand to Dodson Way, from Medium Density
Residential to HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
ITEM 24 It was moved by Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de Leon
and unanimously carried_to tentatively approve changing the property fronting the
south side of Dodson Way one lot back from Halcyon Road from Low Density 'Residential
to HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
RECEIPT OF DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -FOR-= AUGUST, 1978
The Departmental reports for- the month of August, 1978, were reviewed by the
Council and ordered received and filed. -
PROGRESS REPORT ON SCAT (SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSIT)
-- Administrator Butch gave a progress report on'the South County Area Transit
noting it was the decision of the SCAT Committee that the County is adequately served
by the present Greyhound bus system for inter - county transportation and recommending -
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PROGRESS REPORT ON SCAT (CONT'D)
that a handicapped bus be established for the citizens of the County, such action to be
approved by all agencies involved. Arroyo Grande's share of the cost would be approxi-
mately $3,000. He also reported the City has received a new insurance policy for the
senior van - -it is a better policy and the premiums are less, (approximately $1,800 as
compared to last year's $2,000).
NOMINATION TOYILL VACANCY ON.THE.SOUTH COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
Mayor Millis nominated Miss Gregorita Pena for the vacancy on the South County
Human Relations Commission. After brief discussion, the Council unanimously approved
the nomination of Miss Pena to the South,County Human.Relations Commission.
ADOPTION.OF..ORDINANCE RE. EXCHANGE.OF PROPERTY FOR PONDING BASIN .(CARMICHAELS) ,
Mayor Millis explained this was the second reading of,an.ordinance,to allow for the
exchange of property between the City and the Carmichaels for the construction of a
ponding basin on the south side of Grand Avenue at Courtland Street. Attorney Shipsey
read the title. of the ordinance., It was moved, by Council.Member de Leon, seconded by se,
Council Member Gallagher and,unanimously carried to. dispense, with further reading, of the
ordinance... On the motion of Council Member de .Leon,. seconded by.Council Member Smith
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 184 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE :AUTHORIZING
„EXCHANGE OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO GOVERN
MENT CODE SECTION 37351.. .
AYES: Council Members Gallagher, de Leon,. Pope, Smith and Mayor Millis.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
the foregoing.ordinance was passed and adopted this 12th.day of September, 1978.,
On the motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith and
unanimously carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with Mr. and Mrs.
Carmichael in regards to the-exchange of property.
APPOINTMENT OF JO ANN WIZEMANN AS CITY TREASURER., ., ,
Mayor Millis reviewed the process in the appointment of.a new to fill
the unexpired term of Orville Schultz, who resigned this position. He then reviewed
the applicants who,applied for the position and : opened nominations for the position.
Council : Member Smith.nominated Jo Ann .Wizemann for the position:of.City Treasurer:
Council Member Pope nominated Connie J. Freitas for the position of.City Treasurer. It
was moved.by Council.Member,Smith, seconded by Council Member :de Leen'andhunanimou 1Sr
carriefl' that.'the !noniinaeionsi be closed.
A secret ballot election for this position was held ,at the request of Council Member
Pope. As a result of the balloting, (Jo Ann Wizemann - 4; _Connie J. Freitas - ..1),,
Jo Ann Wizemann was,appointed to fill the unexpired tenn.,of Orville Schultz and will 'be
sworn in at the next regular meeting,of,the City ,Council on September 27, J978. Her
term will expire in March of 1980. ,.
RECEIPT OF LATEST LEAGUE BULLETINS .
Administrator Butch reviewed the latest League, Bulletins,, noting, the Council needs
to appoint a voting delegate and voting alternate for the League meeting.in Anaheim.
After brief discussion, Council Member Gallagher 'was appointed voting delegate and
Council Member de Leon was appointed the voting alternate for the City during the League
meeting. Administrator. Butch ,also reported the City no ,longer has to pay retirement for
CETA employees; it ,will ,be covered by CETA,reimbursement.. The bild.to require .agency
shops in all cities was ,defeated. Also, legislation aimed at forcing Cable TV increases,
without city approval, is on the Governor's desk.
NOTICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' HEARING RE. EL CAMINO REAL NO. 1 ANNEXATION
Administrator Butch explained that proposed.hearicigien the annexation "of the
island, known as "El Camino Real No. 1 Annexation ", (Brisco Hill), would be before ,the
Board of Supervisors on September 18, 1978, at 10 :00 A.M. After discussion, it was
moved by Council Member Pope, seconded by Council Member Gallagher and unanimously
carried.to approve the spending of City funds to mail annexation informatioin lettere'to
the people in the;island,area.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICER TO ATTEND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Administrator Butch explained this resolution authorized the City Administrator or
City Clerk. to attend executive sessions, a recent amendment :to the government code.
Attorney Shipsey title of'the resolution. :On motion of Council Member
Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de.Leon and unanimously carried, further readings
of the resolution- dispensed with. On-the. motion. of. Couneil, Member de Leon,
seconded by Council on the roll call vote to wit :'
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 1331
A_RESOLUTION:OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF'ARROYO'
. GRANDE DESIGNATING OFFICER TO. ATTEND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
. (Government Code Section 54957.2) '
Council Members Gallagher, de Leon, Pope, Smith and Mayor Millis.
None.
None.
the foregoing was passed and adopted this 12th day of September, 1978.
COUNCIL MEMBER GALLAGHER'S REPORT ON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS MEETING
Council Member Gallagher gave a brief report noting the Council adopted-the use of
existing Greyhound facilities to provide transportation within-cities in the County, to
help save transportation funds and avoid duplication of systems. Also, the SB 325
Transportation Funds were approved.
ANNUAL REPORT ON COUNTY ANIMAL REGULATIONS -
Administrator Butch reviewed . the annual report -on
gram-, noting the City's- contractrcost for this year
to be a very worthwhile program. -
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CASE
Administrator Butch informed the Council
mission's Rezoning Case No. 78 -120 Rancho
is set for September 27, 1978, at 8:00 P.M
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RECEIPT OF STATE SURPLUS AND TAX APPORTIONMENT FOR 1978 -79
Administrator Butch informed the Council that the City received information from the
County on property tax and state surplus funds. The City will receive $274,000 in
property - taxes -and , $87,OOO -from the State surplus fund. There was general discussion
on the use of the funds, with no definite decision made.
the County Animal' Regulation Pro
was only $4700. This -has proven
RECOMMENDATION RE. REMOVAL OF GNARLED OAK TREE ON OAK PARK BLVD,
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended this tree be removed as it would
cost $20,000 to relocate the road and the tree is beyond saving because of damage to
the root system during grading: -Mr.. Kvidt, the developer; will be placing several
new specimen trees in •this area.
PROGRESS REPORTS::FIRE STATION; :COMMUNITY BLDG. ELM SPORTS COMPLEX
Administrator Butch reported_that dataris 'being .accumulated.on the FIRE STATION and I
will be brought to the- Counci•F as.soon:as-possible. 'The COMMUNITY BUILDING Committee
is almost ready to come to thefeouncil to request costs on preparing plans and speci-
fications for the,community building: On STROTHER COMMUNITY - PARK, .the.•Parks and Re-
creation Commission wants to review plans on the park and hase: set meetings -in September
to do so. We :have not yet received the Sports Associates''submittal-on the ELM STREET„
SPORTS COMPLEX, but have done -some additional safety grading: After a brief discussion;
it -was requested that be asked to report to-the Council on-the
progress of the complex. • -
NO. 78 -120 - RANCHO GRANDE-PROPERTIES
that the public hearing on the Planning Com
Grande Properties from A to "P -D "District,
AWARDING BIDS ON LEASE - PURCHASE LOAN FUNDS FOR NEW STREET SWEEPER - BANK OF AMERICA
Administrator Butch reviewed the,bids received on lease - purchase loan funds for the
new street sweeper. Two bids were received: one from Bank of America -at 5 3/47 per
annual charge; one from Security Pacific at 6.75% per annual charge., After discussion,i,:
it was moved by Council Member - Gallagher,: seconded- by Council .Member de Ikon and.unani -h
mously carried to award the bid to Bank of America, Arroyo Grande Branch, in the amount of
$37,596.58 at 5 -3/47 per annual charge.
PROGRESS REPORT ON TALLY- HO.DRAINAGE .,
Administrator Butch gave a brief-- report.on the Tally Ho. Drainage -and:introduced -a
petition from the property owners on,Tally:,HofRoad asking :for a review< -of the Circula-
tion Element of the General Plan for Arroyo Grande and elimination of Tally Ho Road as
a collector road on the Circulation Element and instead designating it as a rural road.
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PROGRESS REPORT ON TALLY HO DRAINAGE (CONT'D)
Engineer Karp reported Cal Trans has approved the pipe!project for Canyon Way and James
Way engineering phase = -the City should proceed quickly with the design so as root to lose
these funds. Estimated cost is approximately $1,000. On the&•motion of Council Member
Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de Leon and unanimously carried, staff wasAirected
to expedite the processing of the engineering design, to prevent. losing State funds, by
receiving proposals for the engineering designs and awarding the bid, such bid not to
exceed $1,000.
On the motion of Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Gallagher and
unanimously carried, the petition from the residents of Tally Ho Road was referred to
the Planning Commission. Mrs. Davies, Tally Ho Road, requested this be done as quickly
as possible, and that if the petition is rejected, it be rejected with suggested alter-
natives to their' proposals.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE'S REPORT ON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Council Member Pope gave an oral report on the Recent County Water Resources Advisory
Committee meeting on September 5, 1978:- He advised there will advisory election
with regard to importing State Water to the area Pro and con arguments have been
drafted and the Council may be asked to make a recommendation._.The total cost of this
water would be approximately $238 per acre foot; or approximately $3.25 per person per
month to :bring the water into this area.' This would require re- vamping the water treat-
ment plant and looking into improved storage facilities:
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ON SOUTH COUNTY WATER ASSOCIATION
Administrator Butch reviewed the last meeting, noting Grover City's concerns about
needing additional information; their consultant being in attendance at the meetings, and
including more agencies in the discussion. On the motion of Member Gallagher,'
seconded by Council Member de Leon and unanimously carried,-the Administrator was directed
to write a letter to Howard Mankins, requesting he set another meeting on this matter as
soon as possible.
RECEIPT OF'ANNUAL PROJECTION ON LOPEZ CONTRACT FUNDING FOR NEXT FIVE'YEARS
Administrator Butch reviewed' the annual report summarizing what has happened over
the years. The City no longer has property tax, but has established•a Lopez fee for all
new units. Based on several factors, the City is currently in good financial state, but
by 1983, at a growth rate of 47, there will be_ a deficit of $20,000._
APPROVAL'OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEVELOPER OF -TRACT 553
Engineer'Karp'reviewed the requeste, of -the developer of Tract 553, who'was requesting
reimbursement on the sewer main he'put in'oni:Stagedoach Road:. He-reported a reimbursement
schedule would be drawn up as each tract is developed. On the motion of Council Member
Pope,_seconded Council_Member Gallagher,, and unanimously.carried, the City' Council '
authorized the City Staff to make the'appropriate'reimbursements to John Kuden for'sewer
line installed with Tract No. 553 which will benefit other parties; that said reimburse-
ment-be made -only after, and not to exceed sewer hookup fees collected from benefiting
properties; that'the reimbursement be.based on and limited to the 'bid costs submitted by
John Kuden through his engineer for the length•of sewer line within'Stagecoach -Road which
runs from the existing main priorrto Tract No; 553 development to the'most northerly point
on'the line which lies five feet (5') north of'the southerly - property line of the last lot
benefiting from'the main; that the total' allowed reimbursement for frontage on the main
be figured from the subsequently recorded tract maps for any benefiting lots being created,
and that the frontage be equally divided by the number of benefiting lots being created
by each said tract map._ . . .
LETTER WILHOLM LANE RE. - RESOLUTION OF DRAINAGE:PROBLEMS
Administrator Butch presented a letter from Mr. Dorsi, Gularte Road (Wilholm Lane),
requesting this matter be dropped from the agenda as this problem has been resolved.
PROGRESS ON'THE SOUTH'SAN•LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Administrator Butch'reviewed the monthly report'on the Sanitation District. The Dis-
trict is in the second phase of the improvement project. The District's 'Engineer will be
at the next meeting to review 'the design phase of grant.
LETTER FROM CAROL HALLETT RE. MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1978
Administrator Butch explained he had received a letter.from.Carol Hallett regarding
the meeting between Assemblywoman Hallett and r the•Council -on September 14,1978. She is
interested in discussing-any-problems at the local level with which she can be of assis-
tance.
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DISCUSSION ON IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS IN CITY WITH CURBS AND SIDEWALKS
Council Member Gallagher initiated__ a'discussion on curbs and sidewalks in the City.
Of particular concern was the corner lot on Alpine and Grand where the walkway was over-
grown by trees and plants, forcing pedestrians to walk on the street. After considerable
discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that this lot be checked to see what, if
anything, could be done to clear the walkway. It was moved by Council Member Gallagher,
seconded by Council Member Smith and unanimously carried that staff be directed to
identify the blocks in the City which have more than 50% of the area in curbs and gutter,
and that staff come back to the Council with this information to determine what further
action will be taken.
REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH TO MEET WITH STAFF -
Council Member Smith requested that meetings be scheduled between staff and the
Council to discuss the direction the City is developing, and to help determine areas
that - sh ` ould:be -,; considered with upcoming expansion. She requested these meetings be
used to provide more information to the Council and staff to facilitate in the decision
making process, so that all areas of the City are considered when expansion /development
plans come before the Council. After discussion, it was decided this item would be
placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council.
ADJOURNMENT TO STUDY SESSION
On the motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member de Leon and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to September 14, 1978, at 4:00 P.M.,
for a special study session with Assemblywoman Carol Hallett. The meeting was adjourned
at 10:05 P.M. -
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SEPTEMBER 14, 1978
4:00 P.M.
The City Council met in regular adjourned meeting with Mayor Millis presiding.
Upon roll call, Council Members Gallagher, de Leon, Pope, and Smith reported present.
The City Administrator was also in attendance, along with Assemblywoman Carol Hallett,
36th District and her Administrative Aide Steve Gayle.
STUDY SESSION WITH ASSEMBLYWOMAN CAROL HALLETT
Mayor Millis thanked Assemblywoman Hallett, indicating it was the first time in
the history of the City that the Council had met with an Assembly representative. The
City Council discussed with Assemblywoman Hallett many of the concerns of the City,
particularly the affects of Proposition 13, 325 Funds, the .01c sales tax, a greater
share of the State gas tax, annexation and various items of direct effect upon the
City of Arroyo Grande.
Assemblywoman Hallett reviewed briefly for the Council some of the items that
will be coming before the Assembly in 1979. She also requested continued communication
between the City of Arroyo Grande and her office. The Mayor_and the City Council
thanked Assemblywoman Hallett for her attendance.
ADJOURNMENT On the motion of Council Member seconded by Council Member de Leon and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK